In the 17th century, a young Jesuit missionary, Father LaForgue, embarks on a risky journey through the vast and perilous North America in search of an indigenous tribe that has not yet been evangelized. His mission is to share Christianity among the native peoples, but he soon realizes that his idealism is confronted with brutal realities. With a handful of allies, including a prototype fierce indigenous warrior, LaForgue delves into a world that challenges all his beliefs.
As he progresses on his journey, the beauty of the landscape contrasts with the violence and conflicts that plague the region, from wars between tribes to the hostility of European colonizers who do not take kindly to interference in their affairs. With every step, LaForgue faces the culture and customs of the natives, which are much more complex and nuanced than his religious training had prepared him for.
LaForgue's experience profoundly transforms him, forcing him to rethink his faith and his role in a world ravaged by colonization and aggression. The film is a visual and emotional journey, where the spiritual and the earthly intertwine, showing us the struggle for salvation, understanding, and respect between deeply different cultures. In his quest, Father LaForgue discovers that true connection is not always found in words, but in shared understanding and mutual respect.